Only in Washington, D.C.

by James Preller, Sonya Abby (Illustrator)

Overview

Only in Washington, D.C. takes you to the district at the heart of the United States of America. Explore this iconic and diverse capital city by way of quickfire facts, amazing illustrations, and colorful maps.

Wave to the White House, gaze up at the huge obelisk that is the Washington Monument, or find a moment to relax in the beautiful greenery of Rock Creek Park as you explore this unique and vibrant city. You’ll learn the history of the District’s people, meet their beloved giant pandas, marvel at the famous cherry trees that surround the Tidal Basin, and discover how D.C. locals have changed the world.

Each of the region’s major neighborhoods is covered in this comprehensive rundown of Washington, D.C., from the theatres and music venues of the U Street corridor to the monuments and museums of the National Mall.  

Get a dose of the District’s fascinating past from a history timeline, and spot your city highlights on infographic maps. Landmarks, galleries, trailblazers, wild and wacky presidents, and the quirkier side of Washington, D.C. are all explored on dedicated spreads—just like the District itself, this book has it all!

Only in Washington, D.C. is the latest in the postcard-perfect Only in series, showcasing the best that the United States of America has to offer.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781836001324
Publisher:	Wide Eyed Editions
Publication date:	03/18/2025
Series:	Americana
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	64
File size:	15 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	6 - 9 Years

About the Author

James Preller has been making up stories since before he started school, though at the time he never dreamed of being an author, instead intending to play baseball for the New York Mets. His books range from movie adaptations to nonfiction about sports and animals, and even a book for teachers. James is best known for his mystery series Jigsaw Jones, as well as the wilderness survival novel Blood Mountain (Feiwel & Friends, 2019). He is the author of Only in Washington, D.C. (Wide Eyed Editions, 2025). He still cares—deeply, foolishly—about the score of professional baseball games. 

Sonya Abby is an illustrator and visual development artist based in San Francisco. Originally from Jakarta, Indonesia, she graduated from the Academy of Art University. Sonya’s interest in children’s book illustration stems from her love of bright and vibrant colors, as well as the various whimsical fantasies she grew up reading. Sonya has been recognized in her school’s Illustration Spring Show for two consecutive years, and was also a finalist in the 2017 Society of Illustrators' Student Scholarship Competition. In her free time, Sonya enjoys exploring San Francisco to draw inspiration from its unique and diverse neighborhoods, as well as finding new and cute cafés to work in.

Table of Contents

Contents
Welcome to Washington, D.C.
The White House
Stats & Facts
The National Mall
History Timeline
The National Museum of Natural History
Spectacular Sports
The National Air and Space Museum
The United States Botanic Garden
Rock Creek Park
Can’t Miss Memorials
On the Waterfront
Food, Glorious Food
The National Museum of African American History and Culture
Cool Neighborhoods
Historic Georgetown
Museums and More Museums
The National Zoo
Fun Festivals
The U.S. Capitol
Change Makers
The D.C. Music Scene
Those Wild and Wacky Presidents
National Portrait Gallery
Weird, Weirder, Weirdest
Index